Estimating and Preconstruction Manager
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
Senior Preconstruction Leader / Estimating Manager
Houston TX On-Site
Relocation Assistance Provided!Ideal regions include but not limited to: Dallas Austin San Antonio Atlanta Nashville Raleigh-Durham Phoenix Charlotte Birmingham Tampa Orlando.
A well-established and growing electrical contractor is seeking a proven leader to join its Preconstruction team in a highly visible role supporting strategic growth across commercial and healthcare projects.
This position will partner closely with executive leadership and oversee a talented team of estimators responsible for some of the regions most complex projects. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who enjoys mentoring people improving processes and helping drive the overall success of the preconstruction function.
Responsibilities
- Lead mentor and develop a team of estimators and preconstruction professionals
- Review estimates proposals bid strategies and project risk assessments
- Support workforce planning recruiting onboarding and employee development efforts within the department
- Collaborate with operations project management and executive leadership teams throughout the project lifecycle
- Drive process improvements consistency and best practices across estimating and preconstruction activities
- Participate in client meetings presentations and strategic planning discussions
- Help position the organization for continued growth and operational excellence
Qualifications
- Leadership experience within estimating preconstruction project management or operations
- Commercial electrical construction experienceorsignificant experience supporting healthcare-related construction projects
- Strong understanding of estimating principles bid strategy and project execution
- Experience developing teams and building strong internal relationships
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with Accubid and Trimble products
- Strong communication presentation and organizational skills
Preferred Experience
- Hospitals healthcare facilities laboratories imaging floors bed towers or other complex occupied environments
- Large-scale commercial construction projects
- Process improvement SOP development and team-building initiatives
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
- Established and respected organization with a strong backlog of work
- Opportunity to lead a high-performing team and make a meaningful impact
- Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making
- Significant influence on the future direction of the preconstruction department
- Long-term growth potential within a stable and growing organization